Amondarain · Bianco · Sfeir & Asociados
Moving to Uruguay

Starting out in Uruguay, with legal backing from day one.

If you are arriving from another country to live with your family, work remotely or set up a business, we guide you through the procedures and legal decisions so that arriving is simpler. Bilingual advice (English · Spanish).

Families settling in

Moving with your family involves decisions that are best made well from the start.

  • Residence and Uruguayan identity documents, for you and your family.
  • Legalisation and apostille of certificates, degrees and other foreign documents.
  • Rental and home-purchase contracts, with notary services in the same firm.
  • Family matters with an international element: marriage, partnerships, children and agreements.

Companies and foreign investment

For companies opening operations in Uruguay or relocating part of their team.

  • Choice of structure and incorporation of the company or branch.
  • Contracts with clients, suppliers and partners; terms and conditions.
  • Hiring local staff and remote workers under Uruguayan employment rules.
  • Personal data protection and dealings with public bodies.
  • Ongoing advice once the business is up and running.

Digital nomads and remote work

Uruguay has a regime designed for people who work remotely for clients or employers abroad.

  • Guidance on the immigration regime that best fits your case.
  • Support with the procedures, and with moving to residence if you decide to stay.
  • Rental and service contracts and everything needed to settle in.
How we work

A clear plan from the first call.

A first call to understand your situation and put together a clear plan: which procedures, in what order and with which documents.

A single point of contact. We coordinate with translators, accountants and other professionals when needed, so you do not have to.

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